Our hopes were once high for “Assassin’s Creed.” Bringing together the “Macbeth” team of director Justin Kurzel and actors Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard seemed like an inspired choice for the video game adaptation but the result looks like every other insipid, CGI drenched blockbuster, just with a better than average calibre of actors playing along.

Earlier today, 20th Century Fox held a presentation where they showed off new footage from Logan (March 3, 2017), Alien: Covenant (May 19, 2017) and War for the Planet of the Apes (July 14, 2017), three of the studio's most highly-anticipated movies. Members of the New York press were present for this big event, and we already showed you how the press reacted to the 40 minutes of Logan footage that was shown. While the studio didn't unveil nearly that much footage from this Alien prequel, it was received just as well, as you can see in the early reactions below.

We have rounded up a number of Twitter reactions, which were largely positive. Angie Han of Slashfilm called the footage "gory, terrifying and disgusting," and she can't wait to see the rest. CinemaBlend's Sean O'Connell said this movie will be a "full blown bloody horror film," that falls in line with the original 1979 classic. Fandango's Erik
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From the outside looking in, 20th Century Fox’s grand X-Men franchise appears to be in a state of flux following the launch of Apocalypse earlier in the year. Barring the runaway success of Deadpool, production on the Channing Tatum-fronted Gambit solo movie has effectively ground to a halt, and unless the studio irons out contract extensions with the likes of Jennifer Lawrence, James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender, the uncertainty swirling around the core X-Men timeline may prompt Fox to reboot the series as we know it. The show must go on, as the old saying goes.

Speaking of which, Le Journal De Montréal has unearthed a report (via Cbm) that suggests 20th Century Fox will be bringing together the X-Men as early as next year – May 2017, to be specific. The outlet claims Fox will circle back to Mels Studios for the next film, extending its streak there to
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WB recently announced the pic would be released on March 16, 2018 with Norwegian director Roar Uthaug helming.

Goggins would play the antagonist in the film.

MGM joined the project in 2013, acquiring rights to the popular video game to develop the feature in partnership with Graham King’s Gk Films. King, who acquired “Tomb Raider” in 2011 from Square Enix, will serve as producer.

The original “Tomb Raider” video game was released in 1996 by London-based Eidos, which is now part of Square Enix. The games have sold over 35 million units. Square Enix released a reboot in 2013 with a younger Croft (age 21) being sent off
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Waking up before the alarm goes off can be irritating, especially when there’s still another 90 years to go until you need to get out of bed. This is the situation in which Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt find themselves in the new science-fiction adventure Passengers, when they are roused prematurely by a system malfunction a quarter of the way into their journey through deep space. At least there is one thing on board their spacecraft that will assuage any intergalactic disorientation: an offbeat British character actor.

In this instance, it’s Michael Sheen, who provides drinks and gentle banter in a sleek, deserted bar. A pan down to the nuts-and-bolts of this bartender’s lower half reveals
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Classic Sega video games such as Altered Beast and Streets of Rage will be part of an adaptation blitz for film and TV.

The next big videogame-to-movie adaptation is but a few weeks away, as director Justin Kurzel is aiming to steer the long-mooted Assassin’s Creed movie to box office gold. Michael Fassbender is starring in that one, of course.

Unlike comic book films, Hollywood adaptations of video games have never truly received their moment in the spotlight. While franchises like Resident Evil have found financial success, critical reception for these projects often tends to be sour, leading to the belief that there is a "curse" on video game adaptations. In the recent interview with IGN, the cast of the upcoming Assassin's Creed discussed their approach to the film and how they think it will break the curse plaguing films of this nature.
Michael Fassbender is producing the film, along with starring as the protagonist, Callum Lynch. Fassbender acknowledged the problem, but it doesn't obscure his desire to make the best movie possible, "I was naive to be honest, it's only in a hindsight in one, sort of journalists to tell you there's a curse on video games. Then you go through the films that have been made... It's only
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“American Honey” took the top prize at the 2016 British Independent Film Awards, which was held on Sunday at London’s Old Billingsgate.

“American Honey” was named Best British Independent Film, and also scored three additional awards (including Best Director for Andrea Arnold). Barry Jenkins’ “Moonlight” was the night’s only non-uk winner, picking up honors for Best International Independent Film.

The 19th annual Bifa ceremony, hosted by Jennifer Saunders, also presented Clare Binns with the Special Jury Prize for her “unstinting efforts in bringing independent film to new audiences.”

Naomie Harris was also presented the Variety Award by Danny Boyle, in recognition of the global impact she made this year in helping to focus the international film spotlight on the UK.

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We present the list of winners and our interviews from our favourite night of the year: The 2016 British Independent Film Awards (Bifa) held in London’s at Old Billingsgate. Jennifer Saunders hosted the event, which celebrates the very best in British Independent Film. Those attending the awards include Nominees Michael Fassbender, Hayley Squires, Jodie Whittaker, […]

The post The 2016 British Independent Film Awards Interviews & Full List of Winners appeared first on HeyUGuys.
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London — Andrea Arnold’s new-age road movie “American Honey” triumphed at the British Independent Film Awards Sunday. It won four awards, including best British independent film.

Arnold took the director prize for her movie, which Variety’s reviewer described as “part dreamy millennial picaresque, part distorted tapestry of Americana and part exquisitely illustrated iTunes musical.” The film’s Sasha Lane won best actress, and Robbie Ryan’s cinematography was rewarded with the outstanding achievement in craft award.

The surprise of the evening was the triple win for Farsi-language horror movie “Under the Shadow.” The screenplay prize and the Douglas Hickox Award for best debut director both went to the film’s Babak Anvari,
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“Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover” is a proverb whose simple existence proves the fact impressionable souls will do so without fail. This monthly column focuses on the film industry’s willingness to capitalize on this truth, releasing one-sheets to serve as not representations of what audiences are to expect, but as propaganda to fill seats. Oftentimes they fail miserably.

We all know that December isn’t actually the end of the 2016 movie year (at least not in cities with names other than New York or Los Angeles that must wait until February for some buzzed-titles), but it is the month where those coveted Oscar-bait movies get their qualifying run.

The Founder (limited 12/16, wide 1/20), The Comedian (limited 12/2, wide 1/13), I Am Not Your Negro (limited 12/9, wide 2/3), and Hidden Figures (limited 12/25, wide 1/6) are just a handful with more discussed below that fit this mold. This is what happens when you
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The 2016 edition of The Game Awards were held last night (Blizzard’s Overwatch was the big winner, for the record) and 20th Century Fox used this celebration of the best in video games to advertise Assassin’s Creed, their upcoming video game movie adaptation starring Michael Fassbender. This extended clip from the film was preaching to the […]

The post ‘Assassin’s Creed’ Clip: Michael Fassbender Has a Carriage to Catch appeared first on /Film.
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20th Century Fox has released an extended film clip from Assassin's Creed, which debuted at this year's at The Game Awards. The film clip focuses on a carriage chase scene and look pretty damn good if you ask me. You can check out the clip below.

Through a revolutionary technology that unlocks his genetic memories, Callum Lynch (Michael Fassbender) experiences the adventures of his ancestor, Aguilar, in 15th Century Spain. Callum discovers he is descended from a mysterious secret society, the Assassins, and amasses incredible knowledge and skills to take on the oppressive and powerful Templar organization in the present day.
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We’ve been introduced to Callum Lynch and his long-lost ancestor, Aguilar; we’ve taken a deep dive into the Animus, the crown jewel of Abstergo Industries that enables users to essentially relive different historical epochs in the blink of an eye; but now, 20th Century Fox and New Regency have unlocked the latest Assassin’s Creed promo that sees lead hero Michael Fassbender give chase.

Those of you who tuned in to The Game Awards 2016 yesterday evening will have no doubt laid eyes on the clip already – likely multiple times, given the sheer amount of ad breaks – but it’s an electrifying teaser nonetheless. Entitled ‘Carriage Chase’, this promo looks to have been pulled from one of the movie’s key action sequences, as Fassbender’s deadly assassin tracks down a missing boy being held against his will.

Much digital ink has been spilled regarding the intense action scenes of Assassin’s Creed,
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Considering the talent that’s involved with Assassin’S Creed there’s a lot more riding on its success than other video game flicks. In a few weeks we will see if it lives up to the lofty heights, but if you’re tired of waiting then come on over and get a taste with this new clip from the movie, featuring Michael Fassbender showing off his horse riding and jumping...
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Passengers, Rogue One, Jackie, and more films you must see this DecemberPassengers, Rogue One, Jackie, and more films you must see this DecemberAdriana Floridia12/2/2016 9:21:00 Am

It's the most wonderful time of the year, especially if you're a movie-goer, because December has tons of great films in store!

Many people spend their holidays Christmas shopping, but for us, it's time to catch up with the best that cinema has to offer. December is when awards contenders come out in full-throttle mode, fighting their way to the Oscars. Meanwhile, blockbusters keep us entertained when we want to watch something a little less heavy, blowing our minds with visual spectacles.

The highly anticipated Star Wars film, Rogue One, hits theatres this month, as do festival favourites La La Land, Lion, and Jackie. We've narrowed down twelve films for you to check out this December, and if that means skipping a day
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With less than three weeks to go until Assassins’s Creed arrives in Us cinemas, 20th Century Fox has released a new clip and TV spot from the upcoming video game adaptation which you can check out below after the official synopsis…

Through a revolutionary technology that unlocks his genetic memories, Callum Lynch (Michael Fassbender) experiences the adventures of his ancestor, Aguilar, in 15th Century Spain. Callum discovers he is descended from a mysterious secret society, the Assassins, and amasses incredible knowledge and skills to take on the oppressive and powerful Templar organization in the present day.

The annual Game Awards, where the best video games of the last year get their time in the sun, were held last night, and with them came this new, extended clip from the upcoming Assassin’s Creed movie that showcased some of the action star Michael Fassbender and director Justin Kurzel have in store for us, as Fassbender’s 15th century assassin Aguilar gets embroiled in a daring carriage cause. Check it out for yourself below.
Released: December 21st (U.S.)/January 1st 2017 (Irl/U.K.)Synopsis: Through a revolutionary technology that unlocks his genetic memories, Callum Lynch (Michael Fassbender) experiences the adventures of his ancestor, Aguilar, in 15th Century Spain. Callum discovers he is descended from a mysterious secret society, the Assassins, and amasses incredible knowledge and skills to take on the oppressive and powerful Templar organization in the present day.
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